Florence Koester

KOESTER, Florence E., 93, of Riverside passed away Sunday, September 19, 2010 surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert H. Koester; parents David and Hannah Brown; and four sisters Anna Hoffman, Liela Fetters, Orpha Medford, and Martha Gilbert. Florence is survived by her children Larry (Kadee) Koester, Cindy Smith, and Lynn Koester; grandchildren Bradee and Brenden Koester; numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

The family would like to thank Dr. Mark Romer, Brenda Profitt, and all the staff at Greater Dayton Cancer Center for all their care and support during this time.

She was an avid painter, retired from General Motors, after 30 years of services and was a foster parent for many years.

Funeral services will be held 1:30PM Thursday September 23, 2010 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton Xenia Rd, Pastor Stephen Kimpel officiating. . Family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00PM Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Sugar Grove Cemetery in West Alexandria.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, Ohio.